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Hand injury forces India pacer Mohammad Siraj to miss second T20

With Siraj unavailable for selection, Harshal Patel made his India debut

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Press Trust of India Ranchi
1 min read Last Updated : Nov 19 2021 | 8:57 PM IST

India pacer Mohammad Siraj was forced to the miss the second T20 against New Zealand on Friday after injuring his left hand while fielding in the series-opener.

With Siraj unavailable for selection, Harshal Patel made his India debut.

"Siraj got a web split on his left hand while fielding on his own bowling in the 1st T20I in Jaipur. The BCCI medical team is closely monitoring his progress," said BCCI in a statement.

Siraj had conceded 39 runs in four overs and taken a wicket in the first game that India won by five wickets.

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First Published: Nov 19 2021 | 8:57 PM IST

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